Hi guys, well since it's Bank Holiday Monday here in the UK, I have finally landed my first one off. Guess that shows dedication for you, lol. I was reading Cliff's site and thought it made sense for me to do the same since I influenced him to do it. I appreciate the comments he made, it is hard to make comments about people and seemingly not feel a little guilty, believe it or not I do, but then again I feel I need to say what I feel. After all this is a game and there is no point going around and kissing ass. The idea of these sites was to create a frank and subjective point of view from a guy in the fed. I don't know how many people read stuff from outside the fed here, but let's put it this way I get at least 6 applications from e-feds every week asking me to join I don't believe this can all be down to what I do in the T.F.W.F. as guys like Mark Reynolds, Sam Clark, Cliff Imig and Harry Mouth would be touted as well. So where to start well before I indulge in the pros and cons of all the guys I felt I might get some shit off my chest first. I am warning you now this is going to be a long commentary. On a side note this is the 30th commentary post on my site! Hurray!
Chris Chaos' Comments
Everyone has been asking me how I felt about Chris Chaos' comments. Well I wanted to think long and hard about it before I went off on one. A lot of people seemed personally offended they were mentioned in the guest book posting. I don't think firstly the comments were directed at everyone. I think Sam and Guille for starters went overboard as Chris never really referred to them only used them as examples of guys who had made comments about people etc. and then had been sort of forced out of the fed. On that point I defend Chaos because I think Sam and Guille should have left off. As I understood the remarks were pretty much directed at me, a little at Cliff because me and him often work on personal site ideas with each other and then the off cuff remarks about new guy Mason Reid. First off let's start with Reid. Now the guy has been given a hell of a ball to run with and after his first rp I think he can do it. Mark Mason is a nice guy I have had a few conversations with him on MSN and he seems sound. He is in his 20s and has been around this game for a while and generally seems really nice. For Carskow to be like he was is completely uncalled for. Mark Mason did not come to this fed and say Ian Monks make me the center of everything you write thank you very much. I know Ian and for him to do that he would tell a guy to get bent, let me cite the example of The Westsiders who asked Ian if they came here they would change the fed upside down, Ian told them were to go. Therefore Ian must have seen something in Mark which said to him let's do something special. How many times have we seen this recently? A lot I admit, but it worked in the past when Carl Mouth joined as Nemesis a seemingly forever back he was thrust into a feud with Samson Toastell in a big storyline were The Management (then not Ian, but the guys name escapes me) won The Heavyweight title in a battle royal. Like this a lot of guys were unhappy at the time guys like Flamo, Franny J, Car Thief guys who were trying to be big in this fed, but it was the right move for the fed, Nemesis went on to have a stellar career in T.F.W.F.. Then we have had some busts as well The RKW invasion was awful, but let me ask you this how many of the reputations was Ian going on from guys like Guille and Cliff in RKW who said these guys were good??? Exactly, when Ian has called on a guy to come in and give him the ball to run with it has been a success, not many people liked Dakota aka King Kole, but at the end of the day he was a success in this fed without being a Champion. He made things happen and was instrumental in the DWIWF becoming big. You can't tell me the DWIWF wouldn't have flopped without Kole's actions? Ok, so back to the point in hand I think we all need to trust Ian here and allow him to make the mistake we are not to judge him. At the end of the day we are all having fun and Ian creates this fun. So Chris for you to havea go at Mason well I think the last 8 lines of text proves without me calling you a complete asshole you are wrong...
Now to me and Chris. Yeah I have been hard on Chris lately and judging from Cliff's commentary I am not the only one who thinks this. He is a good rper, but he is lazy and needs to realize nobody remembers you from years back. I am a success in this fed because I don't stop rping and putting myself at the top. Tell me Chris how many guys are still here from your run a few years back...I think there is only me and Harry. The rest of the guys don't remember you, hell your run came to an end when guys like Angel and Hawk joined they saw the tail end of Chris Chaos the mighty. So accept your critcism and move on. You want to criticize me and the way I rp then do bring on a site and tell me instead of just doing your crap on the Guest Book! Ok I have had enough of this now I don't want to waste my time on this issue because I think it's closed.
New Direction
Was not a fan of the one card merger, but it seems to be working so far, well done Ian. As for the roster reduction...good idea love the New Four Corners! Working alongside Harry, Mark and Guille is a real great moment for me. Also enjoying the Fallen Angel heel change, Sam Clark is the next big thing well him or Mason Reid. Below is my unofficial T.F.W.F. Rankings which is the rper and not the character, I will then talk about each one in turn.
18) Sean Parays - The Insane Asylum
17) Caine McDonald - The Mac Attack
16) Matt Powner - The English Invader
15) Steve K - Grunt
14) Charlie Nunez - Armageddon
13) Imig jr. - Nerd
12) Michael Pounds - Michael Pounds
11) Martin Clark - Night Hawk
10) Mark Mason - Mason Reid
9) Eduardo Sanchez - El Diablo
8) Guille Cummings - Torch/Tito Tequilla
7) Frankie Johnson - Creme de la Creme
6) Chris Carskow - Chris Chaos/The Deluchi Brothers
5) Simon Beck - Pimp In
4) Harry Mouth - Tiger Young
3) Mark Reynolds - Chad
2) Sam Clark - Fallen Angel/Joey Lupino
1) Cliff Imig - Hardcore Legend/Doom and Doomer
So there are my unoffical rankings for the time being so let's get started!!!
THE BREAK DOWN....
18) Sean Parays
PROS: Historically a very good tag team in the T.F.W.F., have a lot of history and enjoyed some good feuds.
CONS: Were a big Tag Team when the T.F.W.F. didn't have a lot of Tag Teams, not necessarily a strong rper tends to not do a lot and has let himself down by resigning and then doing fuck all. Won't be long before they leave again in my opinion.
17) Caine McDonald
PROS: Stuck with the T.F.W.F. for a bit now and has realized Caine was going nowhere so introduced a Tag Team. Has potential, well at least sticking power should be encouraged by someone like Diablo.
CONS: Really not a strong rper, not sure of their gimmick at all and is seemingly flagging in nowhere needs to desperately start a program with Doom and Doomer, The Insane Asylum or The Deluchi Brothers before tackling The Star Connection.
16) Matt Powner
PROS: Possibly the most original and creative rper I saw during those turbulent months of 2000. Out rp'd Hawk, Yankee and Angel into a legendary status in the T.F.W.F., a few big runs with a few big belts and funny as hell. Nice chap.
CONS: Not the man he was, more of a nostalgia trip at the moment, the old Invader rp'd his ass off and was fabulous everytime he posted. 2 rps since his return one classic and one not too good. Please come back and don't be a casualty.
15) Steve K
PROS: T.F.W.F. needs a big man to tear things up. Grunt fits the bill, had great feuds when T.F.W.F. had a strong mid/lower card in 2000/2001. Has a good talent for the Hollywood style rps.
CONS: Bit by the inconsistency bug. Comes and goes and until he stays for a prolonged period of time will never fulfill his potential. Would like to see Invader and Grunt Tag Team. Kind of way key to demise of the 3rd installment of The Four Corners.
14) Charlie Nunez
PROS: Has a great idea not done for ages with a silent big man and a cocky manager. Has exploited the gap in the market for a big shit kicking big man.
CONS: Has come into a big shit storm over Hugo which is unfortunate, possibly should have kept his mouth shut. Also is jumping up too high going for Lupino, needs to make a steady climb, but could do it if he has the heart. But does he?
13) Imig jr.
PROS: T.F.W.F. has always loved it's LHW underdogs case in point of the success of Cry Baby. Excellent rp and can fill a void in the LHW division.
CONS: How long can a gimmick last? Even at the end of The Baby years, he was struggling for new material also his age could be a factor.
12) Michael Pounds
PROS: A product of the Inter-fed tournament. Has stayed pretty much were he has been since he got here despite a brief run for the IC gold on his debut. Does some really strong heel rps that get under your skin.
CONS: Needs a kick up the ass. Michael Pounds is better than what he thinks. He seems content in the lower divisions, but what is he doing here if he is just happy being small time? Disappointing he hasn't got the drive.
11) Martin Clark
PROS: Revolutionized the T.F.W.F. in 2000, was exciting and interesting and the Four Corners angle when done was amazing.
CONS: Has never been the same since his return, like Invader was so instrumental when the T.F.W.F. really opened its doors to the fedding world. Again a shame he doesn't seem to want it all which he could. Hated Kevin The Chimp.
10) Mark Mason
PROS: Given great push and seems to have been deserved on first rp. Doesn't need to say he has potential because he is already pretty damn good.
CONS: Seems hung up on everyone's opinion of him off the board needs to get on with what he is hear to do, also should really solidly his place early and decide what he wants from the fed.
9) Eduardo Sanchez
PROS: Proof of the pudding that hard work gets you places. Started here as a face didn't work out so went heel quick and is doing an excellent job. My vote for Rookie of 2003 so far. Stronger part of The Star Connection.
CONS: Needs to work on his consistency a little and possibly venture away from Pounds and try his hand as an individual as well. Could have a run as IC Champ if he wanted again like Pounds it's a question of desire. Needs to get a grip on MSN.
8) Guille Cummings
PROS: If there was an award for effort this man would compete every week with Cliff Imig. Really cares and is an invaluable asset to the T.F.W.F.. Good idea of brining in a new character to freshen things up says a lot about Guille as a person.
CONS: Despite having the effort of Cliff, Cliff has progressed were Guille's rping standard is much the same as it was when he started. Needs to calm down a little on MSN very over reactive there and focus on what he is doing. Hopefully he will flourish as part of The Corners. Is Tito worth it?
7) Frankie Johnson
PROS: Despite protests stuck with the controversial gimmick and has made it his own. Could be a challenger for the World title if he wanted. Original and very funny.
CONS: Again desire is a question surrounding Frank. Also needs to push the board for more feuds ands storylines they aren't handed out on plates.
6) Chris Carskow
PROS: Always had potential to be big has a unique ability to do in ring and out of ring promos well has done good as a heel.
CONS: Needs to take a look at himself as a person has a real attitude problem at the moment which he will be remembered more for than his character will be. Come on Chris bury the problems and get back on the board.
5) Simon Beck
PROS: Best character in fed history and most decorative. Cornerstone of T.F.W.F..
CONS: Coming towards the end of his career ands watching fresher rpers come flying by him.
4) Harry Mouth
PROS: Best cutting rper in the history of this fed showed that something came out of the N.R.W.F. failure. A true legend.
CONS: Can be mouthy (pardon the pun) on MSN etc. needs to push that aside and be all he can be which is the best.
3) Mark Reynolds
PROS: Went from nothing to the best rper ever in this fed without a shadow of a doubt. Extremely cohernet and inventive rps I love working with and against him.
CONS: Seen it before in Naldo, The Damned Yankee, The English Invader and now Hawk. Mark Reynolds is losing interest and I will be sad as hell when he leaves which I believe will be sooner rather than later. I miss Twist!
2) Sam Clark
PROS: Is now at the top of the tree were he belongs should be Heavyweight Champion soon with Angel and Lupino is the best secondary character in sometime. My vote for rper of 2003 so far.
CONS: Tough one because I am big on Angel at the moment, I guess it is whether he can sustain this tremendous run.
1) Cliff Imig
PROS: Best eper for effort and quality at the moment. Kole stared the DWIWF, but Legend quickly picked up the ball and ran with it making it a force to be reckoned without despite having little support. Truly The General of the T.F.W.F.. Great guy as well.
CONS: I think he can sometimes pull out a shit rp, but because he rps so much his good overshadows the odd crappy one. Not sure what would happen if he loses the belt and how he will respond. Not sure what Doom and Doomer bring to the table and I would drop Pimp Hugh if I was him and have The Management as his manager.
Until Next Time...Ask yourself...
WHY BUY IT?
WHEN YOU CAN PIMP IT!